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Ferry companies from Kirkwall
The main ferry operator which runs services from Kirkwall is NorthLink Ferries. The shipping company operates three weekly services to both Lerwick on Mainland Island, Shetlands and to the city of Aberdeen in Scotland. Orkney Ferries runs the Inter Islands ferry service network.
NorthLink Ferries Ferry Company
NorthLink Ferries is a respected, experienced and very well-established shipping company operating vehicle and passenger ferry sailings to the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands. The operator has a fleet of three modern and advanced crafts. Each of the three ships is capable of accommodating 600 people, plus freight and cars. These ships were built at the world renowned Finnish Aker Finnyards shipyard.
The passenger amenities onboard include a play area for kids, a shop, a club lounge, an a la carte restaurant and during the peak season, onboard live entertainment. Other facilities feature cabins with twin beds and family cabins with additional drop-down beds as well as multi-screen viewing throughout the year.
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On the overnight sea voyages, there are four specially designated cabins available for physically handicapped persons. NorthLink's crew will happily assist passengers either from the car deck or the ferry terminal building if required. Walkways make it possible to make use of motorised wheelchairs from the craft to the terminal and from the terminal to the craft. Passengers who might need special help are recommended to contact the operator in advance.
NorthLink Ferries operates services to Lerwick and Aberdeen from the Port of Kirkwall. The route to Aberdeen is operated three times a week, with a sailing duration of 6 hours. The trip to Lerwick lasts about 7 hours, 45 minutes. NorthLink Ferries' main office is situated in Kirkwall, and their phone number is: +44 8456 000449.
Orkney Ferries Company
Orkney Ferries' nine ferries run services between Orkney mainland and 13 of the tiny islands including the North Isles, Greamsay, Shapinsay, Wyre, Egilsay, Rousay and North Hoy, Hoy and Flotta. The services which the company operates are mainly for travellers who wish to explore the beauty of the Orkney Islands. For detailed and up-to-date information, Orkney Ferries' head office in Kirkwall can be contacted by calling: +44 1856 872044.
